Cats

While Cataloguing Catacombs
     in ancient Kathmandu
he chanced upon a Catamaran
     from nineteen sixty-two.

He Categorized Caterpillars
     in an old Catalpa tree
he grabbed a limb that wasn't there
     it was a real Catastrophe.

At night his Cat would Caterwaul
     out back behind the house
but he Categorically denied
     that he smoked Catnip with the mouse.

He had Cattle on his acreage
     and Catfish in the lake
he knew a mighty Catamount
     who went by the name of Jake.

He retired to Catalonia
     where he grew Catawba grapes
but Cataplexy did him in
     from which there's no escape.

With a Catafalque for his coffin
     inside the Cathedral tall
they Catered in a dinner
     and mourned him one and all.
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Roberts Avatar
October 16, 2022 at 6:21 PM
oh that's fabulous , love it
Summers Avatar
October 17, 2022 at 1:09 PM
Thanks so much for reading. John
Slaughter Avatar
September 10, 2022 at 9:36 AM
A Categorically fun read this morning, John.
Summers Avatar
September 12, 2022 at 7:10 AM
Thanks for reading, it’s always appreciated. John
Gelok Avatar
October 6, 2021 at 6:11 PM
Such fun... enjoyed this poem so much... real tongue twister for me!
Allison Avatar
September 19, 2021 at 11:43 AM
what a fun poem love the rhyme and rhythm and use of alliteration:-) hugs jan xx
Summers Avatar
September 20, 2021 at 5:47 PM
Thanks Jan, it was a fun write as well. John
Radice Avatar
April 23, 2021 at 10:37 PM
John, you write poetry I love to read. Cheers - Gary
Summers Avatar
April 24, 2021 at 6:46 PM
Thank you very much Gary. I appreciate your time to read and comment. John
Dietrich Avatar
April 14, 2021 at 1:53 PM
very very cool. I love when poets use such cleverness in their writing. Have I got you as a fave poet yet? Let me see...
Summers Avatar
April 14, 2021 at 6:18 PM
Thank you Andrea, most kind of you to say. John
Ball Avatar
April 13, 2021 at 12:45 PM
This is such a clever rhyme. I'm impressed. It was a fun read too. Well done my friend. God Bless, JB
Summers Avatar
April 14, 2021 at 6:16 PM
Thanks Judy. Glad you liked it. John
Gauthier Avatar
April 12, 2021 at 9:45 PM
Awesome rhythm and rhyme, John ~
Summers Avatar
April 13, 2021 at 12:06 PM
Hello Line, thanks for checking out my “cat” poem. Have a nice day. John
Merryman Avatar
April 12, 2021 at 6:31 PM
Very clever and entertaining! I enjoyed reading your poem, John! Blessings, Kim M
Summers Avatar
April 12, 2021 at 8:57 PM
Thank you Kim. John
Gelok Avatar
April 12, 2021 at 5:22 PM
Wow...so cool. I love the play with words. You simply have a way with them. !
Summers Avatar
April 12, 2021 at 9:00 PM
Thanks Virginia, I enjoyed putting it together. John
Pettit Avatar
April 12, 2021 at 4:14 PM
Reading this nice write reminded me of all the episodes of the sixties Batman TV series where actress Julie Newmar played the criminal named "Catwoman".
Summers Avatar
April 12, 2021 at 9:12 PM
Thanks for reading Robert. John
Wolf Avatar
April 12, 2021 at 3:56 PM
The only 'Cats' not in this masterpiece are Mr. and Mrs. Katz! lol. Great one, John. Thoroughly enjoyable. :) gw
Summers Avatar
April 12, 2021 at 9:20 PM
Glad you liked it Gershon. I thought of using Hans and Fritz but I couldn’t spell Katzenjammer. John
Austin Avatar
April 12, 2021 at 3:14 PM
What a lovely rhyme scheme! This reads so well out loud and is a fun, fanciful write. Brilliant!
Summers Avatar
April 12, 2021 at 9:23 PM
Thank you for reading and leaving the nice comments. John
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